Re-crowned champions: How Manchester City cemented itself as one of the league's greatest teams
It's not all about the money - but it helps.
In the seven years since Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City, Manchester United have also spent more than £1bn on players but have not lifted the Premier League trophy.And Chelsea's matchday squad that gave City a guard of honour on Sunday cost around £700m to assemble - just like the newly re-crowned champions.
What a luxury to be able to rest 52-goal Erling Haaland ahead of FA Cup and Champions League finals and start Argentine World Cup winner Julián Álvarez in his place against Chelsea. The players can't be faulted for being so ruthlessly dominant, especially after reeling in Arsenal to reclaim the top spot just in time.
But having a competitive league is essential for the overall product and its global appeal. Having teams abide by the rules is also essential for the integrity of the competition.115 alleged breaches of financial rules
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